3301 - Essential oils (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutes; resinoids; extracted oleoresins; concentrates of essential oils in fats, in fixed oils, in waxes or the like, obtained by enfleurage or maceration; terpenic by products of the deterpenation of essential oils; aqueous distillates and aqueous solutions of essential oils:

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Essential oils of citrus fruit:
- 3301 1200 00
  
  Of orange
- 3301 1300 00
  
  Of lemon
- 3301 19
  
  Other:
  - 3301 1910 00
    
    Of grapefruit
  - 3301 1951
    
    Other
    
    3301 1951 10
    
    Bergamot
    
    3301 1951 20
    
    Lime
    
    3301 1951 50
    
    Other
Essential oils other than those of citrus fruit:
- 3301 2400 00
  
  Of peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- 3301 2500
  
  Of other mints
  - 3301 2500 10
    
    Of cornmint, including "peppermint" derived from Mentha arvensis
  - 3301 2500 20
    
    Of spearmint
  - 3301 2500 50
    
    Other
- 3301 29
  
  Other:
  - 3301 2910 00
    
    Of eucalyptus
  - 3301 2920 00
    
    Of orris
  - 3301 2951
    
    Other
    
    3301 2951 03
    
    Of anise
    
    3301 2951 05
    
    Of caraway
    
    3301 2951 07
    
    Of cassia
    
    3301 2951 09
    
    Of cedarwood
    
    3301 2951 11
    
    Of citronella
    
    3301 2951 13
    
    Of clove
    
    3301 2951 15
    
    Of garlic
    
    3301 2951 16
    
    Of geranium
    
    3301 2951 17
    
    Of jasmine
    
    3301 2951 18
    
    Of lavender or lavandin
    
    3301 2951 19
    
    Of lemongrass
    
    3301 2951 21
    
    Of linaloe or bois de rose
    
    3301 2951 25
    
    Of nutmeg
    
    3301 2951 28
    
    Of onion
    
    3301 2951 29
    
    Of patchouli
    
    3301 2951 33
    
    Of petitgrain
    
    3301 2951 35
    
    Of rose (attar of roses)
    
    3301 2951 37
    
    Of rosemary
    
    3301 2951 39
    
    Of sandalwood
    
    3301 2951 41
    
    Of sassafras including Ocotea cymbarum
    
    3301 2951 42
    
    Of vetiver
    
    3301 2951 43
    
    Of ylang ylang or cananga
    
    3301 2951 50
    
    Other
3301 3000 00

Resinoids
3301 90

Other:
- 3301 9010
  
  Extracted oleoresins
  - 3301 9010 10
    
    Paprika
  - 3301 9010 20
    
    Black pepper
  - 3301 9010 50
    
    Other
- 3301 9050 00
  
  Other

Overview

Chapter 33 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) encompasses a wide array of aromatic substances and finished products. Heading 3301 specifically details the classification of essential oils and related resinous materials. This category covers volatile oils extracted from plant sources, including their concretes and absolutes, which are concentrated forms obtained through specific extraction processes. Resinoids, oleoresins, and terpenic by-products also fall under this heading, representing further refined or residual components derived from natural aromatic materials.

Unlike its sibling categories in Chapter 01, which deal with live animals, HTS 3301 focuses exclusively on chemical constituents and preparations derived from plants for their aromatic properties. It is crucial to distinguish these raw or semi-processed aromatic materials from finished perfumery, cosmetic, or toilet preparations that would be classified under later headings within Chapter 33. The key differentiator here is the nature of the product: Heading 3301 covers the fundamental aromatic essences and their immediate derivatives, rather than formulated end-use consumer goods.

The subcategories within 3301 provide for a more granular classification based on the source and type of the aromatic material. Subdivisions often differentiate between essential oils derived from citrus fruits and those from other botanical origins. Additionally, specific provisions exist for resinoids, which are obtained by solvent extraction and are typically solid or semi-solid. The "Other" subcategory serves to capture any remaining products within the scope of heading 3301 that are not specifically enumerated elsewhere, such as aqueous distillates or solutions of essential oils.

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